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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

What a lovely day- assured by a bottle of sparkling apple juice from @theapplefarmer.bsky.social who is a genius at this stuff. I’ve kept this since 2022 to see what happens. Gorgeous deep flavours, not unlike a tart tatin

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

This is an article (Open Access - very important) that I developed from a paper I delivered at the Dublin Gastronomy Symposium held on 28–29 May 2024 at TU Dublin. It may be of interest to anyone interested in food in Ireland - enjoy!

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“A is for Aircháelán”: the case for compiling a compendium of food in Ireland

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: how the spice bag evolved to sit proudly alongside the spiceburger, jumbo breakfast roll, jambon and chicken fillet roll in the pantheon of great 21st century Irish dishes. By @gastroirl.bsky.social @tudublin.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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All you need to know about the evolution of the spice bag

It sits proudly alongside the spiceburger, jumbo breakfast roll, jambon and chicken fillet roll in the pantheon of great 21st century Irish dishes

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Talking about Spice bags with @eatthispodcast.com @tudublin.bsky.social a few weeks ago was great fun & thanks for the opportunity to do so! Just a sample of what’s in my book to be published next year by @9beanrowsbooks.bsky.social

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Tonight, on Antiques Roadshow, featuring Robin Day & the history of food! Very interesting & worth a look.

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

This is a lovely piece of work which I enjoyed reading today. A case of confirmation bias on my part …🎉😎😂😂

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Dr Christina Wade 👻🍺 @braciatrix.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

*NEW BOOK* I'm delighted to announce after seven years of research and writing FILTHY QUEENS: A HISTORY OF BEER IN IRELAND is here! Published with Nine Bean Rows, it is available for preorder now. Link in bio. About the book: In Filthy Queens, we look at the history of beer alongside some of... 🧵

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I love the loyalty that Darina has for her alumni - it’s admirable.

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Thrilled to see part of the professional Masterchef final set in Baltimore, Co Cork, at Ahmet Dede’s 2* Michelin restaurant. Also notable this series has not gone to any other restaurant location outside of Britain

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

This is a fab example of soft power of gastrodiplomacy seting up food tourism in Ireland. Simple, really, but highly effective. An Irish film festival in India, supported by the local School of Hospitality sets up a culinary experience featuring Irish Apple Cake & Boxty. Kudos to all involved!

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Irish Cuisines Delight Guests At The 2Nd Irish Film Festival Of India

Noida: The second edition of the Irish <a target=_blank href=https://menafn.com/MenaGoogleSearch.aspx?cx=partner-pub-1786942026589567%3Asao3

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Great news: “Irish Food History, A Companion” edited by @irishcookbooks.bsky.social & Máirtín Mac Con Iomaire has just won Food & Drink Book of the Year @ the Irish Book Awards tonight. Full disclosure- I was one of the 25 contributors to the book.

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Interesting auction next week for gastronomes - 100 lots from the "Jill Norman Collection of Cookery Books & Manuscripts". Jill was a well known editor & editor of Elizabeth David, whose works feature along with a collection of "Petits Propos Culinaires". All very tempting......

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 01/05/2024

Only 4 weeks away now for the Dublin Gastronomy Symposium! Two days (May28th & 29th) of in-person (& offline) talks, social gatherings, and food on the theme of 'Food and Memory', plus the launch of the new book, "Irish Food History: A Companion" Info & tickets here: arrow.tudublin.ie/dgs/

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 20/02/2024

Can you believe it? The Boxty House restaurant in Dublin is 35 years old & now run by the second generation! Huge credit to Padraigh Óg Gallagher & his family, and thank you for the opportunity to celebrate it with you. (Boxty is a trad potato fish from Leitrim and the surrounding counties)

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 22/11/2023

Arrived in a chilly Stockholm today to contribute a Food Tourism policy paper to the Stockholm Gastronomy Conference (186 papers over 25 sessions: who knew?!!). Apparently the gala dinner is at the Vasa Museum where the dress code advice is: ‘elegant but warm’. I can’t wait!

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 09/11/2023

Just back from the Samhain Festival of Food & Culture 2023 in Kells, Co Meath where we talked about this forthcoming book. I think it may be of interest to some? One of the editors is @irishcookbooks.bsky.social and, dare I say, contributors include myself.

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 03/11/2023

Following a fascinating piece by @irishtimes.bsky.social magazine on Oct 21st about menus from special dinners held in late 1900's Ireland, it seems UCD archives has a few too. Any more out there? They are a valuable window into our past. ucdculturalheritagecollections.com/2023/11/02/f...

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John D Mulcahy PhD @gastroirl.bsky.social · 01/11/2023

Just arrived here from the other side thanks to @irishcookbooks.bsky.social Hope to make this the hub from here on & looking forward to renewing acquaintances here.

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